Thiers resignation rumor proved unfounded raises fears for France
The Monticello Press Association reports that claims of President Thiers resignation and Marshal McMahon appointment are false. The piece argues the Republic’s durability amid European wars and urges unity under a universal American citizenship to prevent future conflict. It notes Horace Greeley’s health and public sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thiers
Marshal McMahon
Paris
France
French
Europe
Prussia
Charles the Fifth
Louis the Fourteenth
Napoleon I
Austria
Russia
Oil Union
United States
She
Republic of
Epizootic Remedies Curative Claims and Political Rants
A rural health note endorses a homemade horse treatment for the epizootic with bran mash flaxseed liquor nitre spirits whisky liniment and nostril wash. The piece then shifts to political memory criticising budget losses under Lincoln Johnson and Grant and mocking Greeley era party ties and a Vermont matrimony joke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wikes’ Spirit of the Times
Death of Miss Amanda Marshall in Hopkinton
Hopkinton November 25 1872 the Monticello Express records the death of Amanda Marshall after months of suffering. She died after hemorrhage of the lungs following illness in Pennsylvania and return home. The Presbyterian member lived a Christian life and is mourned by many, with a funeral service led by Dr Hodge. The report notes a lively town with new telegraph service and ongoing construction and a college term closing with evening exercises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopxiston
Monticello Express
Amanda Marshall
Pennsylvania
Presbyterian Church
Hodge
Danist
W.A. Telegraph Company
A. F. Stickney
Missionary Society Organized in Monticello
Mrs. A R Ward spoke at the Monticello M E Church urging a new auxiliary of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society to aid heathen women. Twenty seven members and twenty subscribers were pledged. officers and by laws adopted. a literary committee named. next meeting set for December 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Ward
M. E. Church
Monticello
M. H. Miller
Te Society
Ward
Local Society Schedules First Monthly Meeting
A preliminary meeting to arrange plans for the Society's first monthly gathering adjourned after a brief session. Officers listed include President Mrs G W Miller. Vice Presidents Mrs G W Condon Mrs B M Anthony and Mrs L Phillips. Recording Secretary Mrs E Frost. Corresponding Secretary Mrs M H Miller. Treasurer Mrs A Hebberd. Literary Committee Mrs W Miller Mrs L Phillips and Mrs B M Anthony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Miller
G. W. Condon
M. Anthony
L. Phillips
E. Frost
M. IH. Miller
A. Hebberd
W. Miller
District actions and bridge repairs report across Walnut Creek
The minutes note approval of finances under L C Niles supervision, a petition refund issue for Julius Colby laid over, and a bridge repair at Walnut Creek in Rome for 4874 dollars under H Sozwanp. Dietz submitted district court fees totaling 406.40 and other items. insanity case fees and state-failure transcripts listed, with totals accepted and filed. A bridge over Farm Creek by Richard Dawson in Richland township completed per contract for 224 dollars, report accepted. adjournment planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chatfield & Smith
Cole & Richardson
Sherman Bros
J. W. Sterling
Nancy Weaver
A. A. Myrick
W.C. Williston
Wm. H. Reede
Geo
A. Loehr
BK. Newman
A. W. Brown
Ambrose Bauer
J.D. Warren
Eliza Lamb
W. Lamb
J. EB. Holmes
B. H. White
Jerry Woodyard
John McLeese
J. H. Cramer
B. B Ryan
Mershon
BK. Stover
D. M. Hogan
John Delay
A. W. Lamb
Henry Henderson
A. P. Condit
R. Lunn
M. Weaver
R. Dott
C. Hazlett
John Franz
Thos
Hubbard
C Hazlett
N. W. Woodford
Scott & Brcanbrock
BE. B. Champlin
Geo. W. Milner
IL. C. Niles
D. Cunningham
A. G. Pangburn
L. C. Niles
Ie. Booth & Son
W. Cronkhite
Woodworth
T. R. Breanbrack
W.S. Sennings
W.N. ‘Tippett
Benj. Crawford
L. D. Carlton
J. J. Benster
J. HW. Whitney
ER. 'T. Meliett
John Bates
John Blanchard
Thos J. Peak
Peak & Allen
Levi Casselman
Pollocks
General Assembly
Cass
J. E. Bonster
Twatie Grove
Clay
Richland
Bent
Crawford
Rome
Mayzlett
Senie
Scotch Grove
J. E. Holmes
Wayne
Washington
M. Kinney
Wyoming
BW. White
J. D
Wm. Buckner
Buckner
John Murphy
Committee On Equalization
Julius Colby
North Range
Walnut Creek
H. Sozwanp
J.C. Dietz
Supreme Court
M. Yoru
Richard Dawson
Richland Township
Farm Creek
Mrs Woodhull Appeals for a Chance to Speak
Victoria C Woopnuth writes from Ludlow Street jail Cell No 11 criticizing press suppression and legal injustice in New York. She argues the independent New York Herald should publish her story about alleged libel and calls for public opinion to reach imprisoned women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tama
Camrero
Sam
W&ness
Challis
Herald
Madame Roland
Europe
New York Herald
Victoria C
Ludlow Street
Woman on Woodhull and the Tilton Scandal
Jolin Ward Howe denounces Woodhull and Claflin coverage while defending women’s reputation and condemning sensational journalism. She calls for lawful proof over husband accusations and urges Woodhull to abandon finance schemes and seek honest work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolin Ward Howe
Blacktailing Syndicate
Tilton
Also Mentioned on This Page
Monticello Press Association, Publishers
Fiance
Horace Greeley
Ma. Greeley
Mr. Greeley
Treasury Department
Lincoln
Johnson
Grant
Jolson
Louisville Journal
Frank Blair
Jef. Davis
Jake Thomson
Horatio Seymour
Chas
Sumner
Jim Ashley
And
Merrimack
The
Pioneer
Anna Dickinson
Massachusetts
Vermont
Wyoming Territory
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of
Sabbath Mernina
Board OF Supervisors
Woodhall and Claflin
Damas
Actna Fire Ins. Co
Hartford, Conn
Actna
Stillman & Cowles, Agts
WF. S. Carlton
Wright's Book Store
Monticello, IA
A. L. Karr
Jewett’s
Elgin
A. Latham Karr
N. B
First Street
Eear
Will
Excelsior
Saint Louis
J. A. Derbins
General Jobber
South Cedar Street
Iowa
Sparks
Babcock
National House
Opposite Depot
Stares & Babcock, Fraurishers
Owa
G. Stinson & Co
Portland
Maine
Great Juvenile
John B . Alden
Chicago
Girne
Brick Jewelry Store
W. H. Parrott
Moulton’s Block
Iron & Nails
Dubuque
Barton
AXE
P&b
Norway
John J. Fulton
Broadway
New York City
Godey
America
Bristol
Philadelphia
L. A Godey
Bes
L. A. Godey
N.E. Corner Sixth and
Chestnut Sts
P. P. Periolat
Japan
Virginia Plug Tobacco
P. P. PE
Whiting & Garlock
South Cedar St
Opposite Congregational Church
Monticello, Towa
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